Cancer News
Discover the latest advancements in prevention, early detection, research, treatment, products and services for those affected by cancer and involved in treatment. This section includes organizations raising awareness and funds for cancer research, companies developing technology and medications for cancer treatment and legal and public policy announcements related to carcinogens and cancer care.
Fourth Annual Tea for Teal Event to Honor Ovarian Cancer Crusaders; Late Founder
The Anne Rita Monahan (ARM) Foundation is hosting the 4th annual Tea for Teal, a high English afternoon tea, to fund ovarian cancer research taking place at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). Tea for Teal is on Sept. 29, 2012 and will be at the Doubletree Paradise Valley... - June 21, 2012 - Anne Rita Monahan Foundation
Women's Imaging Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Studies on the breast ultrasound technique showed that it is effective at detecting the difference between benign and cancerous tumors, and researchers recommend it as a "tool of choice" for evaluating palpable lumps in women under 40. - June 06, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball - Event to Highlight Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Tigerlily Foundation will host its 4th Annual EmPower Ball to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 6-9PM at the McLean Hilton, in McLean, Virginia. This year’s EmPower” Ball sets the tone for an evening slated with live entertainment, speeches from breast cancer advocates, dinner, signature cocktails, live and silent auction, local business leaders, and inspirational stories from young breast cancer survivors. - June 05, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
21st Century Oncology Offers New Procedure to Diagnose and Plan Treatment for a Lesion Deep in the Lung
Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy uses GPS-like technology to locate, biopsy and prepare to treat a lung lesion - May 31, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Polaris to Exhibit Oncology System at the Association of Oncology Social Work Conference in Boston
Polaris is exhibiting its Polaris Oncology Distress Management System in Boston this week at the 28th annual Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) Conference. - May 31, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
McDonald Hyundai Announces 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Children’s Hospital
Denver Charitable Organization, McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation, has just announced the date for their next charity golf tournament in support of the Children’s Hospital in Denver. - May 27, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai
Free Health Seminar on Breast and Prostate Cancer
21st Century Oncology, in partnership with the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a free health seminar on breast and prostate cancer Thursday, May 24 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Lehigh Acres. - May 18, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Delilah, National Syndicated Radio Host is Hosting Tonight’s 10th Annual Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Benefit
National syndicated radio host Delilah will serve as the host at this year’s 10th annual Dream and Promise Awards Benefit to support the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, a New York-based 501 (c) (3) working nationwide and abroad to help kids with brain and spinal cord tumors and... - May 18, 2012 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
Dr. Datta of South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Under Dr. Datta’s leadership, the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center has evolved into one of the Northeast corridor’s premiere providers of compassionate advanced cancer care. - May 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The New Look of New Hope Medical Center's Website by the Arizona Website Design Company
Giving hope for many cancer patients, New Hope Medical Center has decided to redesign their website. See what are the plans of this top alternative cancer treatment center in Arizona. - May 06, 2012 - New Hope Medical Center
21st Century Oncology is Seeking Prostate Cancer Patients to Participate in New Investigational Study
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and radiation therapy has been suggested as a treatment option, you may be a candidate for a new investigational study being conducted by Dr. Constantine Mantz, at 21st Century Oncology. The SpaceOAR™ System Clinical Study is evaluating the... - May 03, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
New Gamma Knife at South Nassau Communities Hospital Perfects Treatment of Brain Tumors, Malformations
The Gamma Knife Perfexion system is the latest advancement in noninvasive radiosurgery treatment of tumors and abnormalities in the brain. South Nassau Communities Hospital is the first on Long Island to offer the Gamma Knife Perfexion. - April 28, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SAVI Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients Continues to Yield Favorable Results
Constantine Mantz, M.D., chief medical officer at 21st Century Oncology, is a member of a collaborative group of physicians who presented their studies regarding advanced therapy for breast cancer treatment at The 36th Annual Symposium of the American Society of Breast Disease. - April 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at FSOSW Meeting
The Florida Society of Oncology Social Workers held its regional meeting on April 26, where the main focus was Fertility Preservation options for Cancer patients. This month’s program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - April 27, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage President Kris Vogt to Run 24 Hours Through Sacramento Area to Raise Money for Local Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Kris Vogt, the president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Sacramento-Tahoe region, literally goes the extra mile when it comes to raising money for important causes. A marathon runner, Vogt will be running for 24 hours to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. His goal is to raise $60,000 for LLS. - April 26, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Rising Number of Cancer Cases Making India Potential Market for Anti-Cancer Drugs, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the Oncology Pharmaceuticals Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series. - April 21, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Free Head, Neck Cancer Screening at South Nassau Communities Hospital
The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room A & B. - April 18, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Pittsburgh Fertility Preservation Program
Program extends access to Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation, as well as additional Fertility Preservation options. - April 18, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
"Cancer with Joy" Published by Morgan James Publishing of NYC
1,500,000+ Diagnosed with Cancer Annually in the United States Can Discover How to Transform the Fear of Dying from Cancer into Happiness. - April 17, 2012 - Cancer with Joy
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
Mango Madness Skin Care Introduces Protect Me™ Sun Screen
Mango Madness Skin Care announces a paraben-free, broad spectrum sun screen formulated with titanium dioxide for protection from UVA and UVB rays and the damaging and aging effects of excessive sun exposure. - April 06, 2012 - Mango Madness Skin Care
21st Century Oncology Participates in Groundbreaking Studies on Breast Cancer Treatment
Constantine Mantz, M.D., chief medical officer at 21st Century Oncology, is one of 12 physicians who recently presented studies about an advanced therapy for breast cancer treatment at two national medical conferences. The studies demonstrated the cosmetic advantages and precise radiation capabilities of the SAVI® breast brachytherapy applicator for treatment of early-stage breast cancer. - March 29, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
A New Research-Based Sun Safety Program at 40 Hotels and Resorts in the United States to Include Sun Protection Clothing
The Go Sun Smart program is planned for 40 selected resorts in the United States over the next three years and Sun Threadz, a sun protection clothing company, has been invited to be part of this program. - March 18, 2012 - Sun Threadz
Voicebrook and Nuance Partner to Provide Speech-Powered Reporting Solutions for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories
Nuance’s Dragon® Medical 360 Technology to Power Voicebrook’s Industry-Leading VoiceOver® Software - March 15, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Three Arrow Publishing Launches “Breast Cancer! You’re Kidding… Right?” by Catherine Doughty, MS, CCHI
Catherine Doughty’s book is a witty and informative guide that takes the reader through the maze of treatment options – a "must read" for anyone dealing with breast cancer! - March 07, 2012 - Three Arrow Publishing
Loreck Homes President and Staff Will Ride Together to Help Conquer Cancer
Loreck Homes to Participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. - February 17, 2012 - Loreck Homes
Three-Time Cancer Survivor Reveals Key Prevention, Treatment and Survival Information in Two New Books
The Single Source Cancer Course Volumes 1 and 2 by S. Wilking Horan are Available Beginning This Week at Amazon.com and Other Retailers - February 03, 2012 - The Single Source Cancer Course
Experimental Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Offers Hope for Cancer Patients
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (www.smh.com) has become the first site in the world approved to begin enrolling patients in an international clinical trial testing a personalized ovarian cancer vaccine for newly diagnosed women. Developed by Prima BioMed, the vaccine – Cvac – is designed to help patients’ immune systems prevent cancer from recurring after traditional surgery and chemotherapy. - February 02, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics Chief Scientific Officer to Present Preclinical Data on Glycolysis Inhibitors at World Cancer Metabolism Summit
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (ACT), a for-profit private company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that Dr. Gilles Tapolsky, ACT’s Chief Scientific Officer, has been selected to present at the World Cancer Metabolism Summit to be held February 1 – February 2, 2012 in Washington, D.C. - February 01, 2012 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
New Website Offers Faster Access to Life-Saving Cancer Clinical Trials
www.rachelsregistry.com provides first-of-its-kind direct access to clinical trials by more than 50 leading cancer research facilities. - January 31, 2012 - Rachel's Registry
Virtual Job Summit for Postgraduate Life Scientists Opens February 1st
Bio Careers hosts it's second Virtual Job Summit for postgraduate scientists starting February 1st. The Summit is free for all Bio Careers Members, which comprise graduates and postdocs from the top 25% of graduate programs worldwide. - January 25, 2012 - Bio Careers
Health IT Startup TrialX Wins NCI’s Developer Challenge for Cancer App
TrialX, an NYC based health IT company was declared a winner of a developer challenge organized by the National Cancer Institute for its application, Ask Dory. Ask Dory helps cancer patients find and connect with clinical trials near them effortlessly. - January 25, 2012 - Applied Informatics
21st Century Oncology Physicians Offer Expertise to Oncologists
Drs. Mantz and Fernandez published in Radiation Therapy text. - January 18, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Honored by Indian Physicians Association
Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon. - January 15, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
American College of Surgeons Selects Polaris Oncology for Its Best Practices Repository
Polaris Oncology Distress Management System has been included in the ACoS Best Practices Repository for its ability to support oncologists with psychosocial distress screening, monitoring and treatment referral. - January 12, 2012 - Polaris Health Directions
Three Time Cancer Survivor Pens Memoir About His Life and His Survival
Military veteran and cancer survivor, David Yates, is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Cancer Sucks: A True Story. If lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, what are the odds that cancer would strike David Yates three times – and he would survive? David Yates... - December 09, 2011 - Author, David Yates
The Colon Club’s 2012 Colondar Represents the Spike in Young Colon Cancer Diagnosis
The annual calendar depicts twelve men and women diagnosed with colon cancer under age 50. - December 08, 2011 - The Colon Club
New Cancer Book Helping Children Understand the Effects of Cancer Treatment
"Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That" is the latest children's book quickly becoming a favorite among cancer patients, hospitals and treatment centers. - December 07, 2011 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches New Website Designed by EPIC
Nonprofit website designed by volunteers takes visitors on journey through childhood cancer travel challenges. - December 07, 2011 - Compass to Care
The Connect Realty Family Supports the Children's Tumor Foundation
On December 4th, 2011 Connect Realty team members will be running in the California International Marathon in support of Ava Lowell and the Children's Tumor Foundation. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating progressive disorder that can cause tumors to grow anywhere in the body. NF affects 1 in... - December 02, 2011 - Connect Realty.com, Inc.
Jamaican Author Releases New Children's Cancer Book
Andrea Nugent's path in battling epilepsy and cancer has led her to running a nonprofit group and writing a children's book. The Jamaican born author has published her first children’s book, "Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer can’t change that!" - November 30, 2011 - Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer Can't Change That
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Fall Cancer Fundraising Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent fundraising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). - November 16, 2011 - ReproTech, LLC
2012-2013 Grant Applications Available Through Susan G. Komen South Dakota
Funding Available in 2012 through South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The South Dakota Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for fiscal year 2012. Applications for breast cancer and breast health programs from nonprofit... - November 10, 2011 - Susan G Komen for the Cure South Dakota
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Queens NYC Rehab Center Invites Public to Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness at MasquerWalk A Thon by CFSCGOnline.com
The Queens Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, a short term rehab institution managed by the Centers for Specialty Care Group, is inviting the community to join its annual MasquerWalk A Thon for Breast Cancer awareness. - October 30, 2011 - Centers for Specialty Care Group NYC Nursing Home
Long® Fence is Gold Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, was a gold level sponsor of the 19th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® for their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the... - October 29, 2011 - Long Fence
Recent Medical Studies Show African American and Latina Women in the Inland Empire Highest At-Risk Group for Cervical Cancer
The City of Hope's Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education (CCARE) partnered with local health organizations including Healthy Heritage Movement to conduct health surveys regarding groups highest at risk for cervical cancer. African and Latina Americans in the Inland Empire ranked the highest at risk group for Cervical Cancer according to these studies. - October 27, 2011 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
FealGood Foundation, Singer-Songwriter Join Forces for Good on Crowdfunding Site, HelpersUnite.com
The FealGood Foundation teams up with singer-songwriter and crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite.com, to raise funds for 9/11 first responder cancer victims. - October 25, 2011 - Crowdnetic